'Mary Poppins'

Technically, 2014 is the milestone year for a "50th Anniversary Edition" of this Disney classic – whose production the inspired the new film "Saving Mr. Banks" – but it’s never too early for the thoroughly delightful fantasy, making its Blu-ray debut, that earned Julie Andrews an Oscar as the nanny whose parasol helps her take flight.

Dick Van Dyke plays her chimney-sweep pal Bert in the magical merging of live action and animation, and the memorable songs by the Sherman brothers (Richard M. and Robert B.) include "A Spoonful of Sugar" and the Academy Award-winning "Chim Chim Cher-ee." Glynis Johns, David Tomlinson and Ed Wynn also star. DVD extras: audio commentary by Andrews, Van Dyke, co-star Karen Dotrice and the Shermans; "Disney Song Selection"; pop-up facts. **** (G) (Also on Blu-ray)